COMPLETE: Ivanov by Anton Chekhov - ek

[mb]

Ivanov by Anton Chekhov (1860 - 1904) . Translated by Marian Fell.

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/ivanov-by-anton-chekhov/

Nicolai (anglicised Nicholas in this translation) Ivanov, a middle-aged public servant, is unhappy. His wife Anna, disinherited by her family after converting from Judaism, is dying of tuberculosis. He is deeply in debt. And his best friend’s daughter is infatuated with him. Comedy and tragedy ensue in truly Chekhovian fashion. An example of the young Chekhov’s maturing style, Ivanov is an early harbinger of themes that would recur throughout his work. (Summary by mb)

1. Is there a deadline?
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2. How to claim a part, and 'how it all works' here
   
   To find a role to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which role you'd like to read. Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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   Genres for the project:
   play
   
   Keywords that describe the book/play:
   play; drama
6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430
   
   Set your recording software to:
   Channels: 1 (Mono)
   Bit Rate: 128 kbps
   Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
   
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   [Role], read by [your name].
   
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   At the beginning: Act [#] of Ivanov , by Anton Chekhov . Translated by Unknown This is a Librivox recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit Librivox dot org.
   
   At the end: End of Act [#]. At the end of the play, add End of Ivanov , by Anton Chekhov . Translated by Unknown
   
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8. AFTER recording:
   Save files as 128 kbps MP3 ivanov_[role]_[#].mp3 (all lower-case), where # is the act number.
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Any questions? Please post below or PM me.

[mb]

I think I'd like to be Ivanov, please, if that's okay with everybody. I am very excited about this. I hope at least 18 other people are too!

[J_N]

May I have Martha? (I was eyeing Sasha, but her's is such a long and important role )

[mb]

Of course, Julia. Thanks so much!

[wildemoose]

Can you choose a role for me, please?

[catrose]

Hi mb,
Can I DPL?

[Ernst Pattynama]

I'd be happy to do the "Narration.." Could I?

[gloriana]

OK, all set up, mb! Let me know if you need anything else at this stage. I've put catrose in as DPL.

I'd be happy to read a role - and if I'm honest with myself, I am probably more suited to the tubercular Anna than the hot young Sasha, so I'll take the former, please.

[wildemoose]

Okay, I wasn't sure who Elizabeth wanted or if you had a prior arrangement--but since hot young Sasha is still available, can I grab her? (My days of being hot and young are rapidly coming to an end.)

[hggarrett]

May I read Anna if she's still available?

Thanks
Grace

[beeber]

I'd like to read Borkin, please.

Incidentally, I suppose you've seen this comic?

Bruce

[mb]

Hi mb,
Can I DPL?

Yes, please! Thank you!

I'd be happy to do the "Narration.." Could I?

Yes, of course! Thanks!

I'd be happy to read a role

Thank you thank you!

since hot young Sasha is still available, can I grab her?

Sure! That'd be awesome!

I am probably more suited to the tubercular Anna than the hot young Sasha...

(My days of being hot and young are rapidly coming to an end.)

Listen, we're all crazy hot and young here, okay? Especially me. I'm probably way too young and hot for the part I'm reading, but my hot young Uncle Vanya still hasn't got me beat up, so I'm going out on a limb again.

[mb]

May I read Anna if she's still available?

Thanks
Grace

Hi Grace,

Sorry, someone got to Anna before you! Could I interest you in another part?

I'd like to read Borkin, please.

Incidentally, I suppose you've seen this comic?

Bruce

Ha! My only BCing criteria:
1. Has it been at least three years since you last BCed a project?
2. Do you shoot yourself at the end?

[gloriana]

Sorry to be unclear in my self-deprecation - I was saying that since I'm rapidly approaching 40, maybe I'd better read Anna instead of 20-year-old Sasha. It would be truly sad if I became the resident LibriVox Margo Channing.

[wildemoose]

"Bill's thirty-two. He looks thirty-two. He looked it five years ago, he'll look it twenty years from now. I hate men."